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A coffee lover’s guide to brewing a perfect cup
Coffee seems like a simple drink, but there are many ways to prepare it. In this article, you will find out that a coffee machine is not the only way to make it. Coffee comes from the plant called Coffea, which has over 130 species. The most popular one is Coffea arabica which is around…
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War of the Currents
Nikola Tesla was a Serbian-American inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer. He was born in 1856, in what is now Croatia, and died on January 7, 1943, in New York City. Tesla is best known for his groundbreaking work in electricity and magnetism, and his inventions and ideas shaped many aspects of modern technology. He held…
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Lake Bogoria – Flamingos’ favorite spot
Where is lake Bogoria located?Lake Bogoria is located about 200 km northwest from Nairobi in Africa. It is one of Kenya’s Great Rift Valley Lakes. It is a remarkable natural wonder that captivates visitors with its unique wildlife, geology, and stunning scenery where millions of flamingos visit the lake throughout the whole year. It is…
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Our milky culture
Did you know that people in many parts of the world get sick when drinking milk or eating yoghurt? Is pasta and yoghurt a normal or a weird meal for you? Food and drinks are a big aspect of culture, and it is only logical that one specific thing is different in every country. Sometimes…
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Socotra Island – The Alien Landscape on Earth
Socotra island, also known as the “Jewel of the Arabian Sea”, is home to many rare and endangered plant species that grow only on this island. UNESCO has also designed Socotra as a World Heritage Site in 2008 since it has many endemic plant species and is globally important for biodiversity conservation because of its…
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Who are Circassians?
Circassians are one of the indigenous people of the Northern Caucasus. The ancestors of today’s Circassians are known as the Sind-Meot tribes. Findings revealed as a result of archaeological research show that the Sind-Meot tribes are the indigenous people of the Caucasus. There are 9 surviving Circassian tribes and they are Abzakhs, Besleney, Bzhedug, Chemirgoy,…
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Fillus de anima
Sardegna, the small island where I was born, yet one of the biggest in the Mediterranean sea, known for its breathtaking coastlines, hides a tradition that I myself found out about only last year: fillus de anima. Literally “soul’s child”, fill’e anima is a kid, usually between ten and fourteen years old, unofficially adopted by…
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World Book Reading Day
The idea of celebrating World Book Day dates back to ancient times. The tradition started by Sant Jordi, the patron saint of Catalonia, and has been continued and celebrated since 1436 with the gift of books and roses. The motto is “One rose, one book”. With this pleasant tradition in mind, the Spanish proposal to…
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White heaven in Turkey
Pamukkale, with its attractive snow-white travertine terraces and pools of various sizes, fascinates anyone who sees it. It encompasses the terraces and travertines formed by carbonate minerals remaining from flowing waters, known as the City of Thermal Springs. Travertines form through the interaction of various chemicals and appear as nature’s mesmerizing masterpiece. Not only for…
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Entering the Fifth Dimension
In today’s fast-paced world, where the hustle and bustle of daily life often consume our attention, there’s been a buzz about something quite extraordinary – a shift to the fifth dimension (5D). Now, before you start imagining images of intergalactic travel and parallel universes straight out of a sci-fi movie, let’s set the record straight:…
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Bystander Effect – Empathy to Apathy
While the Bystander Effect exists, it remains largely unnoticed by the public. Understanding the Bystander Effect empowers people to overcome the tendency to passively witness harmful situations and encourages active intervention, potentially preventing tragic consequences for those in need. The Bystander Effect is a social-psychological theory that states that people are less likely to help…
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